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Flavorful Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles

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These spicy bread and butter pickles combine sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with a vibrant turmeric and mustard seed twist. Quick and easy to make, they add a gourmet touch to sandwiches, snacks, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 medium cucumbers, preferably Kirby or pickling cucumbers)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 3 cups of cucumbers and 1 cup of onions. Toss them in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
  2. Let the salted cucumbers and onions sit for about 1 hour to draw out excess moisture. Rinse well under cold water and drain thoroughly, pressing gently to remove extra liquid.
  3. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (if using). Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes).
  4. Place the drained cucumber and onion slices into sterilized jars. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the veggies, making sure they’re fully submerged. Press down gently if needed.
  5. Seal the jars tightly with lids and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting; 2-3 days is best for flavors to marry.
  6. Keep refrigerated and use within 3 weeks. Always use clean utensils when serving.

Notes

Use a mandoline slicer for uniform cucumber and onion slices to ensure even pickling. Let cucumbers and onions sweat for exactly 1 hour to maintain crispness. Bloom mustard seeds and turmeric in hot vinegar to unlock full flavor. Avoid air bubbles when packing jars by pressing gently with a spoon or chopstick. Refrigerate pickles and wait 2-3 days for best flavor. If pickling liquid becomes cloudy, gently shake the jar to redistribute flavors.

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